Overview
- The International Committee of the Red Cross received the captives in two groups—seven first, then thirteen—and transferred them to Israeli forces for medical checks and reunions, with the first seven identified as Alon Ohel, Matan Angrest, Gali and Ziv Berman, Guy Gilboa Dalal, Eitan Mor and Omri Miran.
- Israel began releasing roughly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners—about 1,966 to 1,968 in total—including approximately 250 convicted in deadly attacks, with many slated to be freed at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
- President Donald Trump landed in Israel to meet hostage families and address the Knesset before heading to Sharm el‑Sheikh for talks with more than 20 leaders on the next phases of his 20‑point plan.
- Large crowds gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square to watch the transfers, as U.N. officials reported Israeli approval for additional humanitarian deliveries and the EU prepared to restart monitoring at Rafah.
- Major questions remain over Hamas disarmament, Gaza’s postwar governance and the extent of Israeli withdrawals, and Israel’s defense minister warned operations would focus on destroying Hamas’ tunnel network.